Our upcoming class dates and prices are located at the bottom of the page.

We offer a variety of courses, below is a list of some of our current offerings:

- NRA Basic Pistol Course

- Concealed Carry Course (To obtain a CCW license/permit)

- CCW Refresher/Requalification Course

- CCW Fundamentals & Skill Builders

- CCW Legal Issues & Other Matters

- NRA Shooting Qualification

- Basic Shooter and Firing Range Course

- Rifle & Shotgun Training

- Less-lethal Self Defense

- TASER® training & certification

- Crossbow use & application

- "Fun Shoots" (carnival, trick & other various shots)

- Airgun use & application

We also offer advanced firearms training and tactical situation response, below are some advanced courses:

- Advanced Handgun Course

- Tactical Handgun Course

- Force-on-Force Courses

- Edged & Impact Weapons

- Tactical Response to a Situation

- Personal Protection Inside & Outside the Home (Non-NRA Course)

- Advanced Tactical Long-Gun Course (covering both rifle & shotgun)

- We can also custom design a course to meet your training and educational needs.

We offer various training options, depending on your schedule and we can also customize a training session to fit your needs. We offer both Public and Private classroom instructional settings, so if you would feel more comfortable in a class with others or in a private one-on-one setting, we can help you out. We can also offer womens only class options.

Our classroom course options are flexable to allow those with busy schedules to attend a course at various times/dates. If you would like to schedule any of our courses (excluding the CCW course) as a private or group course, please feel free to contact us to discuss the details.

Our Mission: Our mission is to provide quality and informative firearms and tactical training to students who desire to learn and continue their firearms and self-defense training and to further the students knowledge, skills and attitude regarding self-defense and firearms proficiency

Our Goal: Our goal is for every student whom attends our courses to leave with a working knowledge of the topic at hand and a better understanding of the relation of the topic to the student in their everyday lives with regard to their self-defense and firearms proficiency

COURSE UPDATE NOTICE: Our course offerings and course content is beginning updated for the 2014 new course calender year, as we further expand our training available. As a result, some courses have additional information included/removed from the course content. Additionally, as a result of this course reorganization, we have updated our course costs, effective where relevant, to reflect the increased/decreased costs of any additional materials included in a course. Please be patient while we undergo this process, as our goal is to offer a more comprehensive course listing and additional continued education courses for our students. Please check back for any new courses, descriptions and content that will be posted in the upcoming days. ~Thank you - Southwest Firearms Academy

1001 NRA Basic Pistol Course - This course is the basic foundation which our other courses are built upon. In this course, we introduce the students to the various types of handguns such as revolvers vs pistols and various action types: single/double/double-only actions, their operation, safe handling, use, cleaning and storage. Class also discusses various ammunition types/calibers. It is NOT required that a student currently own a handgun for this class! If you do not currently own a handgun, students will learn methods of selecting a handgun to fit their needs.Various handguns will be available during the course for students to view. Additionally, if a student does already own their own handgun, they may use their ouw handgun in this course. Course open to ALL ages!8-Hr Class; Prerequisites: NONE -- Course Cost (if taken as a "stand-alone" course is $80)

1002-12A Concealed Carry Course (12-Hr) - Our most popular course for those who are not familiar and/or readily comfortable with handling/operating a handgun, as this course is more of a "starter" and "from the ground up" education and certification course which is for those who are seeking to obtain an Out-of-State CCW License and/or CCW/CHL license/permit from another state (excludes Illinois). This class consists of a two-part course: the first being a condensed version of the NRA Basic Pistol Course, where students learn the basics of the NRA curriculum. The second part of the course is based on the "Ohio Model CCW Curriculum" which was developed by the State of Ohio (OPOTA). This course is a "GENERAL, non-specific state class that can be used to satisfy the training requirements for out-of-state permit applications, however this course will EXCEED the Ohio training requirements. This course also includes additional/supplemental content from the USCCA. This course meets/exceeds the Ohio CCW Training requirements.It is NOT required that a student currently own a handgun for this class! If you do not currently own a handgun, students will learn methods of selecting a handgun for their needs in this class. Additionally, if a student does already own their own handgun, they may use their own handgun in this course. Students may also seek to obtain an out of state non-resident CCW permit after the completion of this courses for the following states of: Florida, Virginia, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, other states being added; **NEW Course Content: Course now also references 3 additional training books: USCCA - Concealed Carry & Home Defense. Books are available for purchase during classes. We build a solid foundation for your CCW training and our CCW course includes far more information, handouts and student books than any other instructor in our local area, you won't be disappointed with the amount of information you learn in this course! This course is designed to meet and comply with the OHIO minimum educational requirements, so students wishing to attend THIS course need not already have a familiarity with the safe operation of a handgun. The additional (2) books that we include in our course are not offered by any other local instructors! 8-Hr NRA Class (Including 2-Hr Range Time) = 4-Hr Classroom for Self Defense/Laws topcis = Total 12-Hrs -- Course Cost: $ (Please see course cost levels/options below)

1002-8B OHIO Concealed Carry Course (8-Hr)***New*** - Our most popular course is for those who are seeking to obtain an Ohio CCW license/permit or for another state that has the same/similar training requirements to obtain a CCW permit/license (excludes Illinois). This class This course meets the newly REVISED Ohio training requirements that took effect in March 2015, that reduced the Ohio training hours from 12 to a new minimum of just 8 hours. This course meets/exceeds the Ohio CCW Training requirements to apply for an Ohio permit. It is NOT required that a student currently own a handgun for this class! If you do not currently own a handgun, students will learn methods of selecting a handgun for their needs in this class. Additionally, if a student does already own their own handgun, they may use their own handgun in this course. We build a solid foundation to for your CCW training and our CCW course includes far more information, handouts than any other instructor in our local area, you won't be disappointed with the amount of information you learn in this course! This course is designed to meet and comply with the OHIO minimum educational requirements, so students wishing to attend THIS course SHOULD already have a familiarity with the safe operation of a handgun, as this course is not as inclusive regarding an in-depth presentation regarding how various handguns operate/function, but instead focuses on the two most common handguns, being the semiautomatic pistol and the revolver. Students are encouraged to be familiar with these two types of firearms prior to attending this course. 6-Hr Classroom + 2-Hr Range Time = Total 8-Hrs Training-- Course Cost: $ (Please see course cost levels/options below) Course does NOT include the purchase of: USCCA - Concealed Carry & Home Defense, but the book is available for purchase during class and/or from other sources.

Special Notice regarding taking a CCW training course & a pre-course background check:Please be aware that OUR facility does NOT require any student to undergo a background check as a prerequisiteto attend our CCW training course! It has come to our attention that there are "some" other instructors/training facilities that are requiring students to pay for and then undergo/complete a pre-course background check just to be able to attend the CCW basic training course. Please be aware that any instructor/training facility that requires this IS A SCAM! First off: it is NOT a requirement of the NRA that one must pass a background check to take the NRA Basic Pistol Course. Any instructor/training facility that requires this is simply just an attempt for that instructor/training facility to charge you for a background check and then they obtain a FREE public copy of your county records check via the online county records check systems. Please be aware, that it is NOT a state law requirement that you must pass a background check PRIOR to your obtaining you CCW basic training! Simply put: the ONLY background check that you are required to pass is the one conducted by the county sheriff's office at the time you apply for your CCW permit. You are REQUIRED to present valid government issued photo identification at the CCW basic training course to prove your identity as to whom is in attendence of the course and to whom the training certificate is made out and presented to for having attended and passed the course. So, please be forewarned of this new SCAM tactic! Additionally, NO instructor/training facility can accept your application! ONLY the sheriff's office can accept your application to apply for an Ohio CCW permit. Only a person whom is a felon or precluded by law from owning and/or having posession of a firearm in not able to attend any firearms training course that is offered by any instructor/training facility. Furthermore, please know that you are NOT required to own and/or purchase a firearm prior to attending your CCW basic training course. Should you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact our office, your local county sheriff's office or the Ohio Attorney General office to answer any questions you may have. *This posting and notice is made as a public service announcement*

Under 21 CCW Course - If you are not yet 21-years old, you can still attend our Concealed Carry Course! A common misconception is that you must be at least 21-years old to attend, but that's simply not the case! Our CCW Course is open to persons 18-years or older, but here's the catch: In order to apply for your CCW permit, you must be at least 21-years old, but you ARE permitted to attend the training course before your 21st birthday and our training certificates are valid for up to 3-years (per Ohio law), so that means you can get your state required training completed, and when it's your 21st birthday you can make your appointment to apply with the county sheriff to obtain your Ohio CCW permit. This works out great so that you don't have to wait after your 21-st birthday to get your CCW permit. ALSO: We do offer course discounts for those persons who are 18-20 years old and would like to attend our course. If you are between the ages of 18-20, please contact our office to register. The course cost for persons whom are ages 18-20 years old is as follows: 18-19 Years Old = $100; 19-20 Years Old = $125 ; 20-21 Years Old = $140; Age 21+ = $ Regular Price -- *Pre-registration & full-course payment is REQUIRED to obtain these rates for the Under 21 CCW Course -- { This course is in compliance with ORC 2923.21 (A) (3) when the person 18-21 years of age registration for this course WITH the written permission of a parent/guardian, you MUST contact our office to register for this course!}

Ohio Teachers Firearm Course - Our facility is dedicated to firearms training and assisting people express their right to safely own and carry firearms with proper concealed carry permit/licensing. Accordingly, we will offer a $25 discount to any currently certified teacher that can provide curent/valid (unexpired) proof of certification & license as a teacher on file with the Ohio Department of Education (ODoE). In order to apply for this discount, please contact our office via phone or email. Also, please note: you must provide a valid copy of your license. If you have a group of teachers who are interested in obtaining their Ohio CCW Permit, we can offer group rates with this discount also. The protection of our children is extremely important & we offer this discount to help our teachers. - Prerequisites: provide valid copy of teaching certificate PRIOR to course date (at time of registration).

Ohio Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic/Military - Our facility is dedicated to firearms training and assisting people express their right to safely own and carry firearms with proper concealed carry permit/licensing. Accordingly, we will offer a $25 discount (towards our Concealed Carry Course) to any Ohio certified Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, who can provide proof of certification/license as Firefighter/EMT/Medic via proof through the Ohio Division of EMS & Fire Certification Verification Website and to any Military Personnel (Active/Reserve/Guard), who can provide proof through a current and valid (NON-Expired) Military ID Card and/or DD-214 showing an Honorable Discharge from the US Armed Forces (regardless of branch of service). This discount does NOT apply to the use of firearm/ammo. In order to apply for this discount, please contact our office via phone or email to obtain additional details and how to receive the discount. - Prerequisites: provide valid copy of training certification PRIOR to course date (at time of registration).

1003 CCW Refresher/Requalification Course - This class is designed to meet/exceed the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code for students that need to obtain refresher training and live fire shooting range experience in order to renew their CCW license. This class is NOT the entire NRA Basic Pistol/CCW Course all over, this class is specifically designed for students seeking to obtain the "Refresher Requirements" to renew their CCW license and training certificate. This class also includes notifying students of any updates/changes to the Ohio CCW laws, providing the student with a current copy of the Ohio CCW Laws Pamphlet, as provided by the Ohio Attorney Generals Office. Prerequisites for this class: Student must have a current or recently expired (within 90-days) Concealed Carry Permit from Ohio or any other state that honors an Ohio CCW Permit in order to take this refresher course. Includes any new Ohio CCW laws & requirements for CCW refresher. 3-Hr Class (Approx 4-hrs with paperwork)

***New*** Illinois Concealed Carry Course - Our facility is currently developing a new course to satisfy the Illinois requirements to apply for the Illinois CCW Permit. This course will be a minimum of 16-hours, as per Illinois law! Please check back later for additional updates and further details.

1005 Personal Protection Inside & Outside the Home (PPI&OTH) - This course is geared more towards the everyday carry of a handgun by a licensed CCW/CHL licensee and how to deal with situations and when to use force. This class includes discussion of various "What If''s" and contains some scenario and role-play based training, to allow students to practice their response to various situations and the use of both deadly & non-deadly force. Course also covers various methods of carry/holster selection and firearm type/selection; ammunition type/selection for concealed/defensive carry options. This course "lays the groundwork to build upon" to continue forward and attend our Advanced Tactical Pistol Course. Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit.This course is not an NRA-sanctioned course, this course is instructed by our training academy staff and utilizes our own "in-house" materials, as developed by our instructor staff, along with some NRA materials for reference. 12-Hrs -- Required Course Textbook: USCCA - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (Student provided or must purchase) -- Course #1005 Cost $125

1006 CCW "What If's" & Legal Issues (Module #2) - This course includes classroom discussion and is highly student discussion based to encourage interaction and discussion of possible "what if's" and the legality issues of carrying a concealed firearm, use of a firearm for self defense and the aftermath a self-defense shooting. This course serves to encourage the student to understand the need and application for additional firearms & concealed carry training and exposes the student to new ideas, opinions and perspectives surrounding the carry of a concealed firearm for self defense purposes. In the wake of the aftermath of a CCW involved shooting for self-defense, it is extremely important to know this material. Discussions regarding what to expect in the aftermath of a self defense shooting situation, what/how to handle interactions with law enforcement, the investigations and the prosecuting attorney. Additional discussion topics including defensive strategies in the courtroom, what not to say, that will wreck your situation. Course includes student book and materials for course, NO firearm is needed in-class, as this course does NOT include any live-fire shooting. No legal advise is included in this course, just covers topics of discussion and points to consider, please contact your attorney for any specific legal questions that may relate to your specific situation. 12-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, attended a NRA Basic Pistol and any Concealed Carry Course; Required Course Textbook: Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals USCCA edition only -AND- The Law of Self Defense 2nd edition, by Andrew F. Branca (Both books are either Student provided or must purchase) -- Course #1006 Cost $125

1029 CCW 101 (What You NEED To Know BEFORE You Carry) ***New*** - This course includes classroom discussion and covers topics that EVERY person should know and be familiar with BEFORE they CCW. Course covers various topics for discussion. Course includes student book and materials for course, NO firearm is needed in-class, as this course does NOT include any live-fire shooting. 8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, attended a NRA Basic Pistol and any Concealed Carry Course; Required Course Textbook: USCCA - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (Student provided or must purchase) -- Course #1029 Cost $80

1027 Survival Mindset ("Keep it together to keep alive") ***New*** - This course covers the defensive mindset, the will power to survive a shooting and discussions regarding the physical and psychological aspects and effects during and after a shooting. This course should be attended by anyone who is an EDC (everyday carry person) and why the student needs to have an understanding of what will happen to their mind and body in a real life situation and how to cope with these situations. Simply put, we believe that nobody should only attend classes that just focus around firearms skills, but should instead also attend this course to understand the dynamics of these situation where you may be faced with fighting for your life. For this course: NO firearm is needed in-class, as this course does NOT include any live-fire shooting. Course consists of classroom discussion, case-study reviews and previous CCW shooting video reviews. 8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course #1027 Cost $80

1007 Advanced Handgun - This course is the next level in the sequence of continuing your CCW firearms training to sharpen your knowledge base and skill sets. This course covers the following topics: drawing your handgun from a holster; malfunctions & clearance drills; advanced shooting positions; low-light shooting; intro to multiple targets; timed shots & shooting under pressure. Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. 12-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, attended a NRA Basic Pistol and any Concealed Carry Course; Required Course Textbook: USCCA - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (Student provided or must purchase) -- Course #1007 Cost $125

1008 Tactical Handgun - This course is further builds on the skills learned in the previous class and then takes it to the next level by incorporating additional new items to include: move & shoot (un-holstered); move & shoot (draw holstered pistol); move & shoot w/multi-target engagement; shooting from a vehicle; low-light move & shoot. Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. 12-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit and must have attended our Advanced Handgun Course; Required Course Textbook: USCCA - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (Student provided or must purchase) -- Course #1008 Cost $125

1028 Tactical Revolver ("Revolver for EDC") ***New*** - This course covers the (EDC) Every Day Carry of a revolver as you CCW weapon system. This course was developed to address the needs for training and topics of discussion that are specific to those whom desire and choose to carry a revolver (instead of a semiautomatic) for their CCW self defense firearm. This course will include classroom discussion relating to specific topics associated with the concealed carry of a revolver, methods of carry, along with draw from cover/concealment and presentation. Course will also consist of pracitcal shooting courses of fire on the range to help students develop proper techniques for use of their revolver. 12-Hr Class -- Prequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, attended a NRA Basic Pistol and any Concealed Carry Course;Required Course Textbook: Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals USCCA edition only -AND- Defensive Revolver Fundamentals by Grant Cunningham (Both books are either Student provided or must purchase) -- Course #1028 Cost $125

1030 Every Day Carry [EDC] & Engagement ***New*** - This course was designed to further expand upon a students' fundamental foundation of their EDC techniques and to specifically allow students to engage targets from EDC positions. This course incorporates various EDC methods, from OWB, IWB, SoB, Appendix Carry, Shoulder holster and cross-draw, just to name a few. Course will involve both classroom discussion and live-fire shooting. 8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, attended a NRA Basic Pistol and any Concealed Carry Course; Required Course Textbook: USCCA - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (Student provided or must purchase); Student MUST provide their own firearm, ammunition and holster for their firearm -- Course #1030 Cost $100

1009 Force-on-Force (Level #1) - This course incorporates all the skills a student has learned to this point and allows the student to put these skills to use in actual one-on-one interactive scenarios that include force-on-force situations through role play exercises. Course includes instructor driven sample scenarios and discussion and then gets "hands-on" with student participation of practice scenarios to demonstrate practical, real-world application of the use of force continuum and go/no-go response to a given situation. This is a "full class participation" course, no students are "left-out" while conduction the hands-on scenario training evolutions of this course. NOTE: This course DOES involve the actual use of airsoft safe training weapons where the students will have the actual opportunity to "fire at and be fired upon" while using airsoft weapons and safety equipment. 12-Hr Class -- Prequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, attended our Advanced Handgun and Tactical Handgun Course; -- Course #1009 Cost $150

1010Force-on-Force (Level #2) - This course continues to build upon the topics from the level #1 course and includes additional scenarios to allow the students additional practice handling possible real-world encounters that involve the proper application and use of force given a situation. This course contains additional detailed discussions about each of the various scenarios presented and the possible outcomes. The goal of this course is to encourage the student to broaden their viewpoints and perspectives with regard to the use of force in real-world encounters, be aware of some possible situations that the student may encounter while "carrying concealed" and be aware of the possible consequences of their actions given a situation. NOTE: This course DOES involve the actual use of airsoft safe training weapons where the students will have the actual opportunity to "fire at and be fired upon" while using airsoft weapons and safety equipment 12-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, attended our Advanced Handgun, Tactical Handgun and Force-on-Force Level #1 Course; -- Course #1010 Cost $175

Advanced Tactical Handgun Course - Discontinued/Reformatted: This course has been split into individual courses and the material reformatted into two seperate course offerings to allow for additional instruction of the topics covered. Please see the two new course offerings: Advanced Handgun & Tactical Handgun courses. This class is extensively scenerio based and provides students with the "What-If's" during various scenerio and role-play based excercises. We also discuss the "What-If's" and how to handle these situations. We also cover topics such as: Situational Awareness, Handgun selection and methods of carry that best optimize your tactical advantage, ammunition for self defense, "Go/No-Go" & the "Use of Force Continum", along with less than lethal self defense methods and hand-to-hand combat. This course specifically targeted towards & geared to deal with "Tacitcal Response to a Situation". Prequisites for class: Must have attended our NRA Basic Pistol class ANDour PPI&OTH class, prior to being allowed to attend this course. Due to the nature of this course, the student is REQUIRED to provide their own handgun/ammo and holster. Valid CCW Permit Required to attend this course.12-Hrs This course is very scenerio and role-play based with both lethal & Less-lethal force situations for training/practice and includes live-fire shooting excercises (ie: move & shoot/multiple targets) This course is still listed due to past students whom may have taken this course are aware of the course and content change. The original course number assigned to this specific format was: ATHC102

1011 Tactical Response to a Situation - This course covers various tactical advantages/disadvantages during a self defense situation. Topics of personal protection to that of an Active Shooter situation. Discussion regarding the tactics in these various situations and scenario based situations to expose the student to these situations. 12-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, attended our Advanced Handgun, Tactical Handgun and Force-on-Force Level #1 & #2 Courses; -- Course #1011 Cost $125

1025 CCW & Vehicular Counter Ambush ***New*** - Course covers tactical and response scenarios regarding possible "real-life" situations that a CCW holder may find themselves in while in or entering/exiting a vehicle. Topics also covered include prows/cons of a CCW involved shooting from a vehicle and the dynamics of holster draw while seated inside of a vehicle and shooting techniques from a seated position. Course will include hands-on live fire involving a vehicle. 12-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, attended our Advanced Handgun, Tactical Handgun and Force-on-Force Level #1 & #2 Courses; -- Course #1025 Cost $175

1026 Womens EDC Firearm Course ***New*** - This course was developed to address the issues that women face when exercising their right to CCW and the unique problems that women face regarding carry/concealment options, weapon selection and force options given a situation. Course also covers issues including "the mothers instinct" of protection of children and the psychology of a shooting from a female self defense perspective. This course is NOT a CCW ceritification course, but instead covers topics of females whom choose to exercise their right to carry and discusses factors that effect their methods or carry and other information that relates to female carry options. 8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit, and be a FEMALE. This course is ONLY open to women! -- Course #1026 Cost $125

1027 CCW Holsters 101 ***New*** - This course covers the many various types and styles of holsters available for concealed carry. We will review and discuss various Methods of Carry and examine the pros/cons of each method and pair the best holster options for various situations, from EDC (Every Day Carry) to deep concealment. We will also address the options and considerations to think of when carrying and dressing for the weather (hot/cold). Course is entirely classroom based, and there is no live-fire shooting in this course. Students will be able to try various holsters in this class. 8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have a current (NON-Expired) CCW Permit -- Course #1027 Cost $80

1014 Advanced Tactical Long-Gun (Module #1 - Shotgun) - This course is similar to the Advanced Tactical Handgun Course, however, this class deals with the use, selection and response to situations with the use of a shotgun. This course will cover both "use of" and "response to" situations and scenarios and will include active role-playing situations that allow the student to engage in response to an incident and helps to develop the students' skills. Prerequisites for this class: Student must have attended our Shotgun Basic Training class prior to attending this course, due to the nature of this course, the student MUST provide their own shotgun for use during this course to allow the student to operate the same firearm and become more familiar with its operation and use when responding to and utilizing it in these given situations. a CCW permit is NOT required, but is recommended for this course.Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer.

1015 Advanced Tactical Long-Gun (Module #2 - Rifle & Carbine) - This course is similar to the Advanced Tactical Handgun Course, however, this class deals with the use, selection and response to situations with the use of a rifle. This course will cover both "use of" and "response to" situations and scenarios and will include active role-playing situations that allow the student to engage in response to an incident and helps to develop the students' skills. Prerequisites for this class: Student must have attended our Rifle Basic Training class prior to attending this course, due to the nature of this course, the student MUST provide their own Rifle for use during this course to allow the student to operate the same firearm and become more familiar with its operation and use when responding to and utilizing it in these given situations. a CCW permit is NOT required, but is recommended for this course.

Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer.

1017 Edged & Impact Weapons for Self Defense- This course covers topics such as selection and use of edged weapons (such as knives) for self defense purposes, methods of carry and proper technique for safe use. Course also includes discussion regarding impact weapons and pressure point control techniques for self defense applications, such as expandable baton, kubaton, and others. Course includes various scenario/role-play based situations for students to interact and apply the skills taught in this course. 8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course #1017 Cost $80

1018 Less-Lethal Force Defensive Tactics (Level #1 - Basic)- This course is designed to cover the topics of less than lethal force, the uses/application of less than lethal force, methods of less lethal force, the use of less than lethal force and various ammunitions. Also includes discussion regarding use/application of aerosol defense sprays (such as: MACE, OC, CS, OC, Foam and Pepper Sprays), stun gun and taser devices. Course also includes role-play and scenarios for the student to apply less lethal force methods and tactics. This course is a very indepth course regarding the use and application of various less-lethal self defense weapons & tactics. This course does NOT include TASER training or certification, although the use and application of a TASER is discussed as part of the course. 8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course Notes: This is NOT a certification course for TASER or aerosol sprays -- Course #1018 Cost $80

1019 Less-Lethal Force Defensive Tactics (Level #1A - Chemical Aerosoles)- This course is designed as a "stand-alone" course for those whom seek to receive training regarding the safe and proper application and use of less-lethal self defense chemical aerosol sprays. This course specifically covers the topics of less than lethal force, with regard to the uses/application of aerosol defense sprays. Specific topics such as the various chemical types of self defense chemical aerosol sprays (such as: Pepper Spray, MACE, OC, CS, OC) and the various spray patterns (such as: Foam, Gel, Fog and straight streams) Discussions regarding the methods of application and deployment of such items. Course also includes role-play and scenarios for the student to apply the application and use of inert training chemical sprays (*NO student will be sprayed with any actual chemical aerosol, instead the use of inert training props are used [water spray under pressure]. 8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course Notes: This is NOT a certification course -- Course #1019 Cost $150

1020 Less-Lethal Force Defensive Tactics (Level #1B - Expandable Baton & PR-24 Baton)- This course is designed as a "stand-alone" course for those whom seek to receive training regarding the safe and proper application and use of less-lethal self defense use of an expandable baton or PR-24 baton ("night-stick/billy club"). This course specifically covers the topics of less than lethal force, with regard to the uses/application of an expandable baton. Discussions regarding the methods of application and deployment of an expandable baton for self defense. Course also includes role-play and scenarios for the student to apply the application of the methods and use of a training baton (*NO student will be struck with any actual baton, instead the use of inert training props are used [foam training baton] 8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course Notes: This is NOT a certification course -- Course #1020 Cost $150

1021 Less-Lethal Force Defensive Tactics (Level #2 - Shotgun) - This course is similar to the level #1 course, but continues the skills the student has learned in the previous class and incorporates the use and application of a Less-Lethal Shotgun utilizing Less-Lethal Shotgun Ammunition. Course coveres additional skills and tactics through practical application through scenario and hands-on exercises during this course. Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire utilizing less-lethal ammunitions while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. 12-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have attended an NRA Basic Pistol Course, NRA Basic Shotgun Course, or NRA Basic Rifle Course, unless waived with prior written permission from our facility. Course Notes: This is NOT a certification course -- Course #1021 Cost $175

1022 Less-Lethal Shotgun (Stand-Alone Course) - This course is similar to the level #2 - Shotgun course, but acts as its own "stand-alone" course that only covers the use and practical application of a less-lethal shotgun for self defense and selection of appropriate less-lethal shotgun ammunition. Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire utilizing less-lethal ammunitions while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer.8-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: Must have attended an NRA Basic Pistol Course, NRA Basic Shotgun Course, or NRA Basic Rifle Course, unless waived with prior written permission from our facility. Course Notes: This is NOT a certification course -- Course #1022 Cost $150

1023 Less-Lethal Force Defensive Tactics (Level #3 - TASER & MACE) - This course is similar to the level #1 & 1A course, but continues the skills the student has learned in the previous class and incorporates additional skills and tactics through practical application through scenario and role-play based situations to allow for further hands-on application of the principals of this course. Course also includes TASER® certification & training and chemical aerosol self defense spray training & certification. Students will have the option to purchase their own aerosol defense spray and/or TASER® from our facility for the course or the student can provide their own TASER® for this course. 16-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course Notes: This IS a certification course -- Course #1023 Cost $275

1024 TASER Course (Stand-Alone Course) - This course is a shorter version of our Less-Lethal Defensive Tactics Course, and acts as its own "stand-alone" course as this course only covers the application and use of a TASER® for self-defense less-lethal applications. This course does NOT include the additional less-lethal topics as offered in the Less-Lethal Defensive Tactics Course. Upon completion of our TASER® Course, the student will receive a Certificate of Attendance & Completion and also be certified for the carrying and use of a TASER for self-defense purposes. Students for this course will have the option to purchase their own TASER® from us for the course or the student can provide their own TASER for this course. Please be aware: This course does include use of a live fire TASER® for demonstration purposes while in-class. 8-Hr -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course Notes: This IS a certification course -- Course #1024 Cost $175

FS01 Fun Shoot (Level #1) [available for pistol, rifle or shotgun] - This course is an "all-around" general shooting course to allow the student to exercise their shooting skills engage various targets while incorporating a fun and comprehensive environment among the students of the course. Course is designed to be similar to that of a carnival shooting gallery layout. Some courses of fire to include: move & shoot; move & shoot w/multi target; barricade shots; window shots; kneeling shots; strong-hand & weak-hand shots; prone shots and many others. Targets to include: SEB; IPSC Hard Cover style; Color Discretionary; Steel targets. Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. Match Run Time - Prerequisites: Must have attended an NRA Basic Pistol Course, NRA Basic Shotgun Course, NRA Basic Rifle Course, or Current CCW Permit, unless waived with prior written permission from our facility. -- Fun Shoot # FS01 Cost $75

FS03 Fun Shoot (Level #3) [available for pistol, rifle or shotgun]- This course takes the "carnival fun shoot" to the ultimate level and incorporates some of the now famous shots demonstrated on the hit tv show on the History Channel: Top Shot. This course is more of a "trick shot" style layout and a few of the targets in this course include: "Splitting a bullet"; Q-tip shot; Threading a CD; Cut the rope; Get the golf tee; and various close and distance shots. This course puts the students skills to the ultimate test and requires max concentration and focus on the shots during the course of fire in this class. Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. Match Run Time - Prerequisites: Must have attended an NRA Basic Pistol Course, NRA Basic Shotgun Course, NRA Basic Rifle Course, or Current CCW Permit, unless waived with prior written permission from our facility. -- Fun Shoot # FS03 Cost $75

NRA Shooting Qualification - Students may elect to shoot the live fire course(s) at the firing range in order to receive a NRA Qualification level of destinction. The levels of NRA Qualification include: Pro-Marksman, Marksman, Marksman 1st Class, Sharpshooter, Expert. Upon successful qualification, the student may receive a certificate to display and acknowledge their achievement. Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer. Student may take this course in conjunction with another class. Prerequisites: NRA Basic Pistol Course -- Prerequisites: Must attend one of our shooting courses that allows for firing range qualification and time to shoot the course of fire.

901 Basic Shooter and Firing Range Course - This is our private and one-on-one training for shooters who want to learn to shoot or improve their shooting skills and consists of extensive live fire experience and one-on-one coaching and instruction with our firearms instructor(s). This class is great for beginner students that desire to improve their accuracy with a firearm and hone their shooting skills. Also great for couples to take this class together too! Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. 4-Hr Class -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course # 901 Cost $80

902 Basic Private Firearms Coaching - This is our private and one-on-one training that is billed on a "per-hour" basis and available for shooters who want to learn skills to shoot or improve their shooting skills and consists of extensive live fire experience and one-on-one coaching and instruction with our firearms instructor(s). This class is great for beginner students that desire to improve their accuracy with a firearm and hone their shooting skills. Also great for couples to take this class together too! Students will participate in the various live-fire shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. Hourly Class -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course # 902 Cost $25/Hr

905 Private Firearms Instruction Course - This course is for one-on-one -OR- groups who want to receive firearms training in a "closed classroom" setting, where the only student(s) are those of your group or in the one-on-one setting with the instructor. These courses can cover any of the course materials that we offer separately (excluding the Ohio Concealed Firearms Course). Private courses are great to help students hone their skills and develop focused firearms handling techniques. If you are interested in scheduling a private course (whether one-on-one or for a group), please contact our office via phone or email for more info. -- Course # 905 Cost: $-CALL-

1051 Crossbow Basics 101 ***New*** - This course covers the "basics" of a crossbow, to include topics such as safety, operation, parts and applications for use. The crossbow is a great alternative weapon system for recreational use and hunting applications. Since the crossbow has a similar feel of operation once loaded, we felt that this course would be a nice fit to be offered. 8-Hrs -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course # 1051 Cost $125

1052 Crossbow as a weapon system ***New*** - This course is a continuation of the crossbow 101 course and further discusses the use and pratical application of the crossbow as a formidable weapon system. With the ever rising costs of ammunition for all caliber firearms, the crossbow is becoming a great alternative or supplemental weapon system. 8-Hrs -- Prerequisites: Must have attended our Crossbow Basics 101 Course -- Course # 1052 Cost $125

1054 Airgun Basics 101 [available for pistol & rifle]***New*** - This course is great for both children and adults. Course covers safety, operation and handling and use, along with various types and ammunitions available. Students will participate in the various live-fire airgun shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. 8-Hrs -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Course # 1054 Cost $80

FS05 Airgun Fun Shoot [available for pistol & rifle]***New*** - This is just like the "Fun Shoot Level 1" course, but instead with the use of an airgun instead. Great course for children and adults alike. Students will participate in the various live-fire airgun shooting courses-of-fire while under the direct supervision of an Instructor and Range Safety Officer. 2-Hrs -- Prerequisites: NONE -- Fun Shoot # FS05 Cost $50

1060 Build your own Bugout Bag (Module #1) ***New*** - This course is designed to help students become introduced to the concept of a "bugout bag", what all items go into a bugout bag and possible situations when you might find it useful to have one packed and ready to go at a moments notice, also includes discussion of development or and locations to use for supply caches and why the need for them is important to consider. Course includes student materials, handouts and book(s), upon completion of this course, the student will be able to build their own custom bugout bag for their needs. - 4-Hrs; Prerequisites: NONE -- Course # 1060 Cost $60

1061 Build your own Bugout Bag (Module #2) ***New*** - This course continues the ideas and concepts of module #1, but includes and focuses on including various firearms and ammunition into your bugout bag. Course also discusses development, locations for and securment of supply and weapons caches. Course in heavily discussion based so to be geared towards the needs and desires of the students in each class, with regard to the weapon systems that each student will be utilizing for their own bugout bag. 4-Hrs -- Prerequisites: Must have attended Build Your Own Bugout Bag (Module #1) -- Course # 1052 Cost $60

***New*** Self-Study Course Option - This option will allow a student to purchase copies of the books that we use for our courses. Students can also purchase other books to continue their training & education on their own. Please check back as we will be adding additional books to this list shortly.

USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense (Paperback) -- as used in our Concealed Carry Course - Click here for additional details for book

USCCA -- Other Book Descriptions Pending to be posted. Please check back shortly.

You may be asking yourself, "Why are most of our courses so long?"...The answer is simple: We want to ensure that you receive enough time in our courses for us to cover the topics of the course and also to ensure the safe instruction of the operation of firearms, as it relates to your course. This also is to allow enough one-on-one student/instructor interaction during the course to help the instructor(s) evaluate how each student is preforming and comprehending the topics of the course. We are dedicated to firearms instruction and training and we want to ensure that you are receiving top quality instruction services from our instructor(s) while following our commitment to firearms safety.

Some additional information about our Concealed Courses and other course offerings:

A split 2-day class, with day #1 of class as a 8-hours and day #2 of class is 4-hours (Class Option 2)

A split 3-day class, with 4-hours of class for 3-days (Class Option 3)

We generally conduct our 1-day classes (Class Option 1) on Saturdays from 7am-7pm -or- on Sundays from 8am-8pm; Our 2-day class (Class Option 2) is generally Saturday (8am-4pm) & Sunday (9am-1pm -or- 10am-2pm); Our 3-day split class (Class Option 3) is generally 3-evenings during the work week, for example: Mon/Tues/Wed -or- Tues/Wed/Thurs -or- Mon/Wed/Fri -or- Tues/Thurs/Fri and the typical class times are 6pm-10pm for the split 3-day classes. Due to shorter daylight hours during the wintertime months, we generally offer more 2-day courses during the winter and more 1-day courses during the summer.

Private Lessons: If you would like to schedule a private class, we can work with you to schedule them to fit into your schedule. Private classes are also a great option for couples, who want to complete their training in a more private and one-on-one training environment. We can schedule private lessons during the day or evening, during the week or on weekends. We can conduct any of our course offerings as a private lesson for you and/or your group. Please contact us via phone or email to inquire about scheduling private lessons. Excludes Concealed Carry Course (to obtain your CCW permit), as that course is REQUIRED to be open to the public and is NOT offered as a private course per Ohio law.

Group Classes: If you would like to schedule a class for your group, please contact our office, either by email or by calling us to discuss what and when your group would like to schedule courses. All of our course offerings are available for group class offerings. Group rates do NOT include the cost of gun & ammo

Class Level Options: We offer different price points for our classes, depending upon if you are using a firearm and ammunition that we supply for the class or if you choose to supply your own firearm and ammunition. Additionally, is the level of certification that we offer for the class (Range Qualification) and wether your safety equipment (Eye/Ear Protection) are student supplied or we supply them with the class. Food/beverage NOT currently included in classes. (CCW Class only)

Level 1 Class - All inclusive, with the following provided to the student: Firearm & Ammunition, Eye & Ear Protection, Full Range Qualification (NRA course of fire qualification & CCW course of fire qualification), Food/Beverage not included but available at course location.

Level 2 - Semi inclusive, with the following provided to the student: Eye & Ear Protection, Full Range Qualification (NRA course of

fire qualification & CCW course of fire qualification), Food/Beverage not included but available at course location.The student must provide their own firearm AND ammunition.

Level 3 - Basic inclusive, with the following provided to the student: Basic Range Qualification (NRA course of fire qualification only), use of safety equipment is included (Eye & Ear protection). Food/Beverage are not included but available at course location. Student is responsible for providing their own firearm AND ammunition. This level does NOT include the additional course textbooks that we include in our level 1&2 course levels (USCCA student textbook and others not included); basic course of fire qualification only to satisfy course requirements are included in this level. This is considered our "economy" level for "basic" training to satisfy state requirements to obtain your CCW, and we highly reccomend that the student continue their training beyond this "basic" level of training.

Firearm & Ammunition:It is NOT required that a student currently own or provide their own firearm for a class, However the student may elect to provide their own firearm & ammunition for the class if they so choose to do so. If the student provides their own firearm & ammunition, the firearm and ammunition must be inspected by the instructor(s) at the start of class to ensure safe operation/functionality. The student provided firearm and ammunition must be of a quality and reputable manufacture. NO use of "reloads" will be allowed during live fire shooting at the firing range, NO exceptions! NO Live ammunition in the classroom! If you are bringing your own firearm/ammunition, the ammunition MUST remain in your vehicle until it is time to conduct the shooting range portion of the course, under no circumstances are you to bring any ammunition into the classroom. However, please DO bring the UNLOADED firearm into the classroom for security purposes and to allow for instruction pertaining to your actual firearm that you will be using for the course.

Notice to Students who provide their own firearm & ammunition for class: You MUST provide AT LEAST150-rounds of ammunition for your caliber firearm. If the student uses a firearm provided by the academy, then we will also provide ammunition to the student. The academy will NOT provide ammunition to a student who chooses to use their own firearm for a class, so if you choose to provide your own firearm & ammo, please be sure to bring at least 150-rounds! The use of "Hi-Point" brand firearms and "antique" firearms (including any firearm manufactured prior to 1965) is prohibited in our courses. No min. caliber

A note on transporting a firearm to/from our courses: ANY student who is transporting any firearm to/from any of our courses MUST do so in accordance with state and local laws regarding the safe transportation of a firearm. For handguns, if you do NOT CURRENTLY have a VALID CCW Permit, then you MUST transport your handgun UNLOADED and the ammunition and handgun MUST be separate. We suggest to lock the handgun in a case and place in the trunk and have the ammunition locked in a center console or glove box of the passenger area of the vehicle, this ensures that the handgun and ammunition are separated and inaccessible while in transport. For rifle/shotgun, you MUST transport ALL rifles/shotguns UNLOADED and the ammunition and firearm MUST be separate, with the chamber/breach locked OPEN and either in a locked case or in plain sight if the firearm is in the passenger compartment area of the vehicle, or locked in the trunk area of the vehicle, so that the firearm is not accessible during transport to/from the course and the ammunition is also separate. To be sure that you are in compliance with Ohio law while transporting a firearm ,please read the law for yourself!

Regarding Firearm Caliber: There is no minimum or maximum requirements regarding the caliber of handgun needed to complete one of our concealed carry courses, when applying for an Ohio CCW Permit, however, please be aware that "SOME" other states do have additional requirements regarding the use/caliber/qualification requirements to obtain a CCW permit in another state. So, if you plan of applying for an "out-of-state" permit to obtain a license/permit from another state to carry a concealed firearm, please be sure to inform the instructor, so that we can be sure that you comply with any additional requirements. We do strongly suggest that any new/novice shooter begin with a smaller caliber, to allow for better control of the firearm and to build a strong foundation for which the shooter can develop the skills needed to become a more experienced shooter over time. We suggest the use of a .22LR pistol for use.

What to bring with you to class: The student should bring the following items with them when they attend any of our courses

State Issued Drivers License, State Identification card or Military Identification card

2 pens with either Blue or Black ink

Notepad/scratch paper

any safety equipment if the student wants to provide their own eye/ear protection

If student is providing their own firearm to use for the course, the student MUST provide AT LEAST 150-rounds of ammunition for their caliber of firearm

Safety Equipment: The student may elect to provide their own safety equipment (eye & ear protection). If the student provides their own safety equipment, the safety equipment must be inspected by the instructor(s) at the start of class to ensure safe operation/functionality and that they are of quality manufacture.

Firing Range Operations: During the firing range portion of the course (if your class includes actual live-fire exercises and training at the shooting range) the student shall NOT have a loaded firearm "upon their person" unless the student is at the firing line in the actual execution of live-fire shooting drills. We operate our ranges as "Cold" ranges, whereas NO student shall carry a loaded firearm "upon their person", this means that all student firearms shall be unloaded, have the actions open and the magazine well of the firearm shall be empty (NO magazine inserted into the firearm, regardless of whether the magazine in loaded or empty). In the case of our Concealed Carry Courses, ALL student firearms shall be left on the firing line bench when the student has completed their "turn" at the firing line. There is NO use of holsters, nor the drawing from or the reholstering of any firearms in our basic Concealed Carry Course, due to safety. The ONLY firearms which are authorized to be carried "hot" and loaded are those of the course Instructors. Students shall NOT load any firearm during any course, unless specifically told to do so by an Instructor while at the firing line of the shooting range when immediately just prior to commencing live-fire drills. Any violations of this or any other range safety rules shall constitute the immediate dismissal of the student from the course and forfeiture of all course fees.

Range Qualification & Courses of Fire: During our training classes, the student will participate in a "course of fire", which is the method of shooting at the range at the targets. For our Ohio CCW Course, the student will be required to shoot at a distance of 20-feet and be able to land theur rounds "on-target" in order to qualit to pass the course. There may be additional range qualification requirements or shooting distances for various courses and may be subject to change without prior notice to the student.

We can provide a "Certificate of Qualification" for those who pass a "course of fire". For example, if the the student were to complete the NRA basic pistol course and then shoot the "course of fire" on the firing range and obtain the level of a "Marksman", we would issue the student a NRA Certificate for obtaining the "Marksman" level of qualification. Likewise, if the student were to complete the "Ohio CCW Qualification Course" and then shoot the "course of fire" on the firing range and obtain a passing score, we would issue the student a certificate for successfully passing the CCW Course of Fire Qualification. NRA Qualification is NOT a requirement of our courses, but we do offer students the opportunity to obtain a NRA Qualification Level if they desire to do so. If the student does obtain a NRA Qualification level and desires to receive a certificate of recognition for obtaining such status, then there will be a $5 fee per level. There is no additional cost to the student if they attempt, but do not qualify, the $5 fee is only if a NRA qualification certificate is issued to the student.

The NRA has designated the following levels of qualification, for which we can issue the student a certificate, upon successful completion of the "course of fire"

Basic Practical

Pro-Marksman

Marksman

Marksman - 1st Class

Sharpshooter

Expert

Difference between Certificate of Completion and Range Qualification: Upon successful completion of our class, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion that is issues from our instructor(s). Additionally, if the student also completed a NRA course that includes a certificate, then the student will also receive the NRA certificate for such class also. -- Students who successfully complete a "course of fire" while at the range and/or have obtained an NRA qualification, will receive the corresponding certificate for such. A Certificate of Completion for our class and a Certificate of Qualification at the range are two separate and different types of certificates. For example: a student may elect to complete our class and receive a Certificate of Completion for attending our class, but choose to not obtain a Certificate of Qualification for completing a "course of fire" and/or qualify for an NRA shooting qualification level status.

Q: So what makes our classes different from the rest and why come to us for your firearms training? -- Let us explain why!

A: We offer more options for class times to fit your schedule. We also offer "all inclusive" and semi inclusive" class options to help make your class experience much easier and more enjoyable. Also, you WILL receive your certificate of completion for the course(s) the same day, at the end of class, so there's no need to wait for your certificate to be mailed to you!(If the student had pre-registered for the course and paid the required deposit for the course, then the student will receive their certificate the same day at the end of the course) Additionally, we offer the student the option to shoot an NRA course of fire to"qualify" for a shooting level of distinction and receive a certificate (certificate is $5 additional cost) for obtaining a qualification while at the range. Many others, don't include this option, but we do!

A: We are registered with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office as a Firearms Training Facility to engage in business and conduct firearms training. You may be asking yourself why this matters? The reasoning is, that under Ohio law, our certificates issues to students upon successful completion of our courses (most specifically for the Concealed Carry Course) states that our training is accepted under Ohio Law as being valid, more so than any class that is conducted by any "firearms instructor" who is NOT registered as a business within the State of Ohio. So, this means that when it comes time to apply for your Ohio CCW License, the certificates that we issue to OUR students for successful completion of a course, carry more "weight" and validity, as compared with those issued by a "non-business" firearms instructor. So, our certificates offer you, the student, more protection under the law in regards to our courses being accepted as "valid" when applying/renewing your Ohio CCW License. So don't change going to a class somewhere else, come to our facility...

A: We have gone a step further and already provided a copy of our Instructor Credentials and Sample Certificate copy to the local sheriff offices CCW clerks. This allows your application to obtain your CCW permit to be processed quicker, as the documents to validate your training certificate are already on file.

A: We include far more information, student books, handouts and training in our CCW Course as compared to any other local instructors. We want students of our CCW Course to leave class with an actual working knowledge and be competent and ready for initial carry of a concealed firearm. In our CCW Course, we go above-and-beyond by including 3 (YES, THREE!) additional training books in our course that no other local instructor includes! Plus, we provide various handouts and additional training information and resources for students to continue their training after this class.

A: We offer more than just the Ohio CCW Course! Many other local "instructors" are simply out there to make a dollar and they only offer a basic concealed carry course for a student to take in order to apply for a CCW permit or perhaps they might also offer an "advanced" pistol class too...but, our facility goes above-and-beyond in our various course offerings! We offer all levels of basic, advanced and tactical training courses to allow students to continue their training and continued education. We also offer other courses such as: less-lethal and TASER courses that other local "instructors" just don't offer! We are a "one-stop" training facility to meet all of your training needs for now and in the future to come!

A: We ONLY use NRA Certified Instructors to instruct our courses (that require an NRA certified instructor), so no need to worry about if the certificate you receive will be valid or not. We do NOT use "outside" or "sub-contractors" to instruct our courses, we ONLY use our own instructors. We also can provide proof of our instructors credentials at the start of any of the courses which we conduct, for the student to review and see that our instructors are currently certified by the NRA (where required for an NRA course) or certification that they are an instructor in good standing with our facility.

A: Be cautious going to ANY "Instructor" who states that they are an NRA-Certified Firearms or NRA-Pistol Instructor, IF: as part of their course, they do NOT include the entire NRA Pistol Course Packet! It is an NRA requirement that a student receive this packet in it's entirity IF the course is being conducted as an "official" NRA Pistol Course. The NRA Pistol Student Packet, contains the following: NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules Brochure, Basic Practical Rocker and Flyer, Basic Firearm Training Program Brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program Booklet, Concealed Carry Holster Guide, Basic Pistol Student Exam, Basic Pistol Course Certificate (if being issued)

A: In addition to being NRA Instructors, our instructors are also USCCA Affiliate Instructors too! There are no other local instructors that are certified as BOTH an NRA and USCCA instructors, but our instructors have both certifications.

A: Be cautious of ANY "Instructor" who ONLY offers "out-of-state" or "Non-Resident" training courses to apply for a concealed carry permit/license. If the only courses offered are of this type, it is "generally" a red-flag that the course may NOT meet the Ohio requirements to obtain an Ohio CCW permit. Please remember, another state issued CCW permit should NOT be a replacement for your Ohio issued CCW permit if you ARE an official Ohio resident. Please obtain your Ohio CCW permit if you ARE an Ohio resident, as it will be considered your "Primary" CCW license and permit.

A: We fully stand behind and back our training certificates that we have issued to students for successful completion of any of our courses.

A: Our goal IS to conduct thorough firearms instruction and education and to promote the right of the people to keep and bear arms. We strive to ensure that our quality of instruction is "top notch" and regardless of if you are a new or long-time shooter, that you will learn something new from our courses.

A:We do NOT "cut-corners" on time of instruction for our courses, especially for our NRA Basic Pistol and Concealed Carry Courses, so please be aware that the courses WILL IN FACT be (at least) 8-Hours for the NRA Basic Pistol Course and (at least) a FULL 12-Hours for the entire Concealed Carry Course. This is because we are in compliance with the state laws regarding the number of hours of instruction for these specific courses. So, please do not expect to get out of class early! Please be prepared to be in attendance for the full time of the course, as if any student leaves early, they will NOT receive a certificate of completion until that student has completed ALL course hours and time requirements. This also goes for all our other courses that we offer as well.

A: Law Compliance: As a requirement written into the Ohio CCW Training & Education Requirements section of the Ohio CCW Law, please be aware that Instructors are REQUIRED to maintain records of each student and also to conduct certain minimum training standards, demonstrations and exercises. Our facility maintains full compliance with this requirement of the state law. Please be aware that MANY other "instructors" either aren't aware of this requirement, have chosen to not comply or haven't taken the necessary steps to retain full and complete student records. This is VERY important to the student because, should the student ever be involved in a CCW shooting, one of the first things that a court seeks in the student's records on file with the instructor and the testimony of the instructor. So, please be aware of this and know that our facility does maintain compliance with the state laws regarding records keeping and student files for student training, certification and competency of a firearm.

A: Our instructors dedication and love for teaching the safe and proper firearms handling and training to students. Our instructors put a lot of "heart and soul" into the courses which they instruct, not just time inside the classroom, but also extra time outside the classroom, of not only course preparation but also research, additional training and skills development to help our instructors be effective. Our staff is truly dedicated to teaching to those who wish to learn more to further develop the proper: Knowledge, Skills and Attitude necessary for the safe use of firearms

A: Our course costs may be a little bit higher than other individual instructors, but remember the saying, "You get what you pay for". We put as much time, effort and dedication to our courses and students as possible and once you attend one of our courses, you will easily see why our students keep coming back to us for their training, because our classes include not only great content, but you will come away from the courses having learned many new skills and material, regardless of if you are an experienced shooter or novice. Our dedication is to you, our students! We fully stand behind out courses!

A: Our instructors are not new to this field and have been in the "teaching/instruction" field for a length of time. Our instructors have teaching experience in various other fields that help lend to our ability to be effective instructors. We combine multiple teaching methods to better allow students to be receptive to the information presented. We combine visual, auditory and hands-on instruction. Additionally, our instructors have completed training from outside sources to become skilled in the areas of how to be an effective teacher/instructor, regardless of what field is being covered, this experience was completed in a formal setting by our instructors and presented by a "higher education/college/technical" institution to our staff for development of our teaching/instruction abilities and to help ensure that our instructional staff is the best as it can be

A: Unlike other local firearms instructors whom do not follow the proper safety policies and practices in their own firearms safety classes, our facility staff and our firearms instructors strive for the safety of each and every student in all of our training courses. Safety is the #1 top priority in every course and our staff reminds everyone that ALL firearms should be considered as "loaded" until both visually and physically checked by at least two people to declare the firearm "safe/clear". Additionally, we go the extra step and utilize "Red or Blue Guns" in our training courses (which are actual replica lifesized/weight of firearms, but are made of plastic and colored either blue or red and are totally inert training aides that can not function). For more information about the recent event where a local instructor shot a student, please follow these links to read the Columbus Dispatch news articles: -- Dunlap Link #1 -- Dunlap Link #2 -- Dunlap Link #3 -- These articles outline a recent local shooting that occured on 8/10/13 while in a CCW/Gun Safety Class that was being instructed by Terry Dunlap

A: Our Concealed Carry (CCW) course is open to any current/active sheriff's office official to come and sit in one of our courses, however they will NOT be permitted to participate in the course in any manner (shooting, instruction, comments, discussion) while the course is underway and being instructed by our staff. This is to allow the staff of any sheriff's office (including the CCW clerks) to come and review our CCW course of instruction.

Ohio CCW License Renewals & Continued Training/Qualification: Students who currently hold a current and unexpired Ohio CCW License, who are in need of obtaining a certificate to satisify the ORC requirements for demonstration of continued training and live fire qualification may attend one of our "Ohio CCW Requalification Classes". You need not attend either the NRA Basic Pistol Course or the 4-hour CCW Class, but instead may take our Ohio CCW Requalification Classes" in order to satasify the requirements to renew your Ohio CCW License. Please contact us for additional details regarding this course. UPDATE: Currently, Ohio has discontinued the requirements of having a current continued education training certificate to show competency & qualification. However, we strongly recommend that students continue their bi-annual requalification and continued-ed training, as if you are ever involved in a CCW related shooting and you haven't kept up on your CCW training, then it was be used against you by the prosecutor in charge.

Instructor(s) Qualifications: Our instructors are NRA Certified Instructors, NRA Certified Pistol Instructors, NRA Certified Range Safety Officers (RSO) and current NRA members. Our instructors can issue certificates to students for successful completion of NRA courses and also for successful qualification of a "course of fire" to obtain a shooting status level, such as a distinction as a certified Marksman, Marksman 1st Class, Pro-Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert shooter, Sniper (extra steps required to obtain a sniper qualification certificate. Sniper certificate is NOT a NRA reconized shooting qualification level)

Additionally, our instructors can issue certificates to students who have successfully completed our classes and who seek to obtain an Ohio CCW License. Our certificates that we issue to students who have successfully completed our "CCW Course" will satisfy the requirements as set forth in section 2923.125 of the Ohio Revised Code. The CCW Portion of the class is not an NRA-endorsed course, only the NRA Basic Piston portion of the class is NRA endorsed, this is because the NRA does NOT endorse ANY CCW training class to meet ANY specific state CCW training requirements due to the various state CCW training requirements.

Our instructors are also certified to instruct courses and issue certificates for successful completion of TASER courses for less-lethal self defense products.

Additionally, our instructors have completed outside training/experience through a formal setting to increase our ability to be effective instructors/teachers.

Facility Qualifications: Our facility is registered as a business with the State of Ohio as a Firearms Training Academy. We are an actual business and firearms training academy and not just a "fly by night" instructor that is conducting training classes. We are a legitimate business registered with the State of Ohio. Our facility & Instructor(s) are also listed on the Buckeye Firearms Association website as a Firearms Training Facility to conduct Ohio CCW Training Classes. To view our listing on the Buckeye Firearms Association website, please follow this link: ---> Ohio-CCW-Instructors <---

We are also a member of Ohioans for Concealed Carry (OFCC) and our facility uses NRA Certified Firearms Instructors & NRA Certified Range Safety Officers (RSO's) to instruct courses and during all live-fire shooting training exercises. Additionally, our instructors are also current USCCA Affiliate Firearms Instructors.

Class Location(s): Our classes are held in the local Millersport, Lancaster and Newark areas for both the classroom and the firing range portions. We are currently working on offering our classes in other areas. Actual classroom address location and range location will be provided to the student prior to class after the course location has been confirmed. We have 3 facility locations we may use

CCW Certificates & Your County Sheriff: Our training certificates for the CCW course are valid at any county sheriff's office (within the State of Ohio), including the county in which you reside and the surrounding counties. Our certificates can also be used to apply and qualify for a Florida CCW License and other states that will accept our training certificate. If you have any questions about other states that accept our certificates, please contact us for assistance. Please note that per State of Ohio laws, you MUST be at least 21-years old to APPLY for an Ohio CCW Permit, however you MAY attend the state required training PRIOR to being 21-years old, so if you are 18-20 years old, you CAN take our CCW Course prior to your 21st birthday! Then, on/after your 21-st birthday, you can apply to obtain your Ohio CCW Permit. Additionally, we have also provided a copy of our Instructor Credentials and a Sample Copy of our Certificates to surrounding county sheriff offices to help speed your processto obtain your CCW Permit. Q: Why have we gone this extra step? A: Each applicant for a CCW permit must have their training certificate validated and the instructor who issued the certificate must be validated as a current and certified firearms instructor, all of that takes time for the sheriff's office CCW clerk to do for each applicant, by our facility having taken the additional step of having provided the sheriffs's office CCW clerk with a copy of our credentials and sample certificates, it helps to speed up the process by allowing the clerk to already have the information ready at hand to validate our instructors and certificates. (Our credentials are on file with the Fairfield, Licking & Muskingum county sheriff's offices CCW clerks)

County Sheriff's Offices: Web links directly to the county sheriff's offices concealed carry division and scheduling an appointment.

Some Very Inportant Info for students seeking to attend a CCW class:(Regarding instructor certification and class hours required by Ohio law)

Below you will find some VERY important information that each and every perspective student of a Ohio CCW Course should be aware of PRIOR to signing-up and attending an Ohio CCW Training class: (If you don't confirm that the class you attend meets these requirements, then your training may not be legal to qualify for your CCW License!)

Regarding the number of hours required by law for the class: Don't be fooled, per the Ohio Revised Code (the law of the State of Ohio), a student MUST complete a minimum of 12-hours of education, training and also live fire experience in order to comply with the ORC (Ohio Revised Code) regarding the minimum education & training requirements in order to qualify to apply for an Ohio Concealed Carry License. Be warned that ANY "instructor" that tells you that you don't have to complete a full 12-hour course for your CCW is NOT correct and if you take any class to obtain your Ohio CCW License and you don't complete the 12-hours of required training as required by the law, then you (and the person who instructed your course) may be guilty of violating the CCW laws of Ohio regarding falsifying your application to obtain a CCW license. Also be aware, that if you are "charged" with this violation, then you may NOT be permitted to ever obtain an Ohio CCW License! Again, to be legal and have your training count and be valid under Ohio law, you MUST attend a 12-hour course that includes both classroom & live fire shooting experience. Our classes ARE actually a MINIMUM of 12-hours! In addition, the Ohio law further states that of the 12-hour training, that it MUST consist of 10-hours of classroom instruction and also the 2-hours of live fire shooting experience at the shooting range to demonstrate the proper and safe handeling and use of a firearm while under supervision.

Regarding the Instructors Credentials to be "certified" to teach the CCW class as required by law: The instructor MUST be EITHER be a OPOTA Certified instructor (meaning a current or retired police officer, who is authorized by the state to teach firearms!) -OR- be a currently Certified NRA Firearms Instructor with an unexpired Pistol Instructor Certification from the National Rifle Association (NRA) and be in "good standing" with the NRA as a currently certified Pistol Instructor. If an "instructor" says that they are an OPOTA instructor, then they will be listed on the OPOTA website as being authorized to teach FIREARMS, if they are not listed OR if they are NOT authorized to teach FIREARMS, they you should contact the OPOTA to determine if the person is an actual OPOTA Instructor. It is VERY important to note, that just because someone is a current or retired police officer, it does NOT automatically qualify them to be "qualified" to teach a CCW class within Ohio.

For persons with military service & a DD-214 Form:Please be aware that simply because you have either current or past service within the US armes forces for military service (either active or reserve/guard) it does NOT automatically qualify a person to obtain their Ohio CCW Permit and/or to obtain a Certificate of Completion from a CCW Instructor without having actually attended a CCW course. Per Ohio statute: A person who seeks to obtain an Ohio CCW Permit, upon proof of military service (DD-214), who has also certified with a pistol as part of their military training, experience or job position within the military services, may apply to obtain an Ohio CCW Permit, if such experience is within the past six (6) years from the date of application. This clearly indicated that a person must also be able to provide proof that they have qualified with a pistol thru the military service and must be able to provide record of this. Simply put: Just because someone has served in the military and completed "basic training" and qualified with a rifle, this alone does NOT qualify the applicant to obtain their Ohio CCW Permit, because the applicant must have qualified with a pistol, as rifle qualification is not acceptable. Also: please be aware that anyone who applies for an Ohio CCW Permit and falsifies the application can be charged/convicted with falsification of a CCW application. Be aware, that if the applicant has EVER been CHARGED (Not convicted, but CHARGED) with falsification of a CCW application, the psrson may not obtain an Ohio CCW Permit. Yes, that's correct the statute simply says if you have ever been charged with falsification, you need not be convicted of falsification of an application, which will prevent you from ever obtaining an Ohio CCW Permit. So, please be aware of this! Accordingly, we suggest that if you are unable to provide actual written documentation of having actually qualified with a pistol as part of your military service, that you actually attend a CCW Course. Please note: We will NOT issue any certificate to any person who simply shows that they have a DD-214 form, has prior military service or has qualified with a pistol as part of their military service, as we require all students to actually attend our courses.

So, don't chance it, come to us for your training and be in complience with the law. We are current NRA Certified Firearms Instructors and can provide proof of our credentials and sample copies of our certificates during/at the start of our classes! We fully stand behind our training & the certificates we issue to students!

Where to Obtain Current Info Regarding the Ohio Laws for CCW: The Ohio Attorney Generals' Office oversees the laws and licensing of CCW Licenses within the State of Ohio. To obtain a FREE copy of the most current Ohio Laws regarding the Carrying of Concealed Weapons & Firearms (CCW) within the State of Ohio, please visit the Ohio Attorney Generals' website at: www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov - From the Ohio Attorney Generals' website, you can download a FREE copy of the Ohio CCW Laws Pamphlet, find out what other states have agreements to honor an Ohio CCW License if you CCW outside of the state of Ohio (known as "Reciprocity Agreements") and you can download the most current Ohio Application to apply for/renew an Ohio CCW License. It is the responsability of a CCW Permit Holder to remain currently informed about the laws pertaining to the carrying of concealed firearms within the state. Also, please be aware: If you intend to travel out of Ohio and plan to carry concealed, it is YOUR responsability to be aware of all laws pertaining to the carry of firearms in any other state that you may travel through and you must comply with those laws, including all concealed carry laws of that state. Not every state honors a CCW permit issued from Ohio or another state and some states have different laws and requirements pertaining to the carry of concealed firearms.

Things to consider regarding your legal right to carry a firearm: We would like to point out a few things that we feel someone should consider when determining whether or not to excercise your right to carry a concealed firearm for self defense, so please consider the following topics and ask yourself:

Do you feel that you could use deadly force against another person to protect your own life or the life of another person? (Could you kill someone?)

Do you feel comfortable with the carry of a loaded firearm for self defense purposes? (Does carrying a loaded firearm bother your conscious?)

Can you safely operate a firearm in a safe and proficient manner? (Do you have the knowledge, skills & attitude to accurately shoot & hit a target?)

Will you choose to excercise your legal right to appropriately own and carry a concealed firearm for self defense purposes? (Do you want to CCW?)

Am I willing to accept responsability for my actions if I am found to be in error of judgement? (Are you ready to be accountable for your actions?)

The decision to apply for a license/permit to carry a concealed firearm for self defense purposes is a serious decision that one much put some thought into and one should consider the above topics with a serious and open mindset because the decision to carry a concealed firearm entails serious responsability. Remember, that each round (bullet) that you fire from your firearm is YOUR responsability of knowing where it is going to go and what it is going to hit/strike!

A few notes regarding the "Open" carry of firearms within the State of Ohio:

While it is legal to "Open Carry" while within the State of Ohio, and we do support the right of the people to keep and bear arms, we do encourage you to do so by exercising your right to Carry Concealed instead of "open" carry for a few reasons as we will outline here. By obtaining your license/permit to carry a concealed firearm, you are sending a message to the state governmant that you are affirmatively acting of your right to carry a firearm and to carry it concealed, it is through these large numbers of citizens who apply for (and receive) their CCW permits each year, that state legislatures are made aware that "the people" are showing their support for "pro" firearms rights and legislation within this state. Please take a moment to watch this YouTube video regarding "open carry" and why one should only use it as a "last resort" as an option to carry and should instead excercise your right to carry concealed (when and where legally permitted). The video outlines a few key points regarding this matter that we feel everyone should be aware of. Also, your CCW permit also shows that you have complied with the minimum legal requirements to obtain your CCW permit, completed the minimum required firearms training and are not a convicted felon.

Additionally, while it is legal to do, you MUST be aware that doing so "MAY" cause problems for yourself and panif of others. You "COULD" be charged with any number of the following criminal offences: Brandishing a Weapon, Inducing Panic, Disorderly Conduct, or any other criminal charge that the cer tries to charge you with. All of that then leads you down the path of having to defend your actions in court, the cost of an attorney and other legal fees. By openly carrying a firearm, you could also be putting yourself into "a bad tactical position" if you were to be involved in a situation that involves you to act to defend yourself or others, by the "bad guy" readily knowing that you have a firearm ready at hand to use, you then become a primary target and you are at a tactical disadvantage. We strongly suggest that you "Keep it Concealed & Carry On" to excercise your legal right to carry your firearm concealed (when and where legally permitted and only after you have obtained a current license from a state to carry a concealed firearm and where your permit is recognized), while within the State of Ohio. If you do decide to openly carry, please do not act in an "arrogant/confrontational" fashion, such as this YouTube video(filmed in Ohio) shows a person conducting themselves in a manner which "might" cause/lead law enforcement to "push" an issue and you potentially be arrested and/or charged with any criminal acts.

Use of our training certificate to apply for other state CCW/CHL license/permits: We are continually working towards having our training certificates that we issue to students for completion of our concealed carry training course to be valid and accepted in other states. This allows students to apply for out of state non-resident permits from other states that offer CCW/CHL license/permits to be issued. This process in ongoing and we will update the list of states that our training certificates are valid/accepted in from time to time, so please check back regularly for any updates, as we may add additional states to the list at any time. The current list of states:Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada - other states pending being added, check back soon!

Show your support for 2nd Amendment Rights and Joint the NRA today! We are an NRA approved Recruiter and are authorized by the NRA to signup students with a new or renewal membership to the NRA. We can also $ave you some $$$ by signing up or renewing at any of our courses. If you would like to signup or renew now, please follow this link! You can even give the gift of an NRA membership to someone else! By being a member of the largest national Pro-Firearms organization that there is, you are among the many who can help show your support for the NRA!

Our facility is proud to recomend these brand of products from the below companies: These brands have received our endorsements!

- When looking for a QUALITY holster to carry your firearm, we highly reccomend these holster manufactures shown below! -

- StealthGearUSA is a revolutionary and radically new design for IWB carry that are supererior to every other IWB holster design, such as leather designs! If you carry IWB, then StealthGearUSA is my #1 recommendation for an EDC IWB holster, with their comfortable and breathable backing material design, you will NOT be disappointed with their holsters and how comfortable they are to carry! We proudly recommend StealthGearUSA holsters to everyone!

- Wright Leather Works manufactures extremely high quality leather holsters! Their holsters are far superior every other leather holster currently on the market, as their holsters use thick leather with double stitching and quality workmanship! Try their leather to SEE & FEEL the difference! Their holsters are far behold the quality of the mass produced companies and their holsters will FAR outlast any other leather holster on the market, backed by a full lifetime guarantee on their top notch, fine hand crafted leather holsters. We strongly recommend Wright Leather Works for all of your leather holster needs!

- PHLster is THE highest quality maker of kydex holsters: from their revolutionary revolver design to the custom and awesome looking "Blaster" holster! PHLster is my top #1 recommendation if you want top notch quality for your own custom holster or choose from one of their popular stock holsters for the most popular handguns. PHLster is hands down THE #1 place to get your custom kydex holsters from, check they out in Philly!

- StayHolstered is a maker of kydex holsters for popular firearms. This business is 100% military service member owned/operated. They produce quality and affordable kydex holsters with a very fast turnaround time! In my opinion, they are a great choice if you want a quality kydex holster on a budget price!

For those whom want to build their own holsters, we recommend DIY-Holster for your supplies needs. They carry tools, supplies and speciality widgets to help make it easier to mold your custom holster. Their "Light Widgets" are especially handy for molding light-bearing firearm platforms.

We recommend Hornady ammunition for your CCW needs for your EDC (Every Day Carry) firearm. Their products are proven and use the polymer plug in the tip and have reliability tests to back them up.

We often get questions from students asking us what's the difference between the Critical Defense and the Critical Duty rounds, well here's the answer, straight from the manufacture. It is important to point out the differences between their two most popular CCW rounds and carry the round that best suits your needs. Typically, we always recommend the Critical Defense rounds if you are going to use them in your EDC gun, especially if it's a short barrel and/or polymer frame gun!

Space is limited in this Nov 12th class, register ASAP for this CONFIRMED class!

Sunday, December 4th 2016, 9am-6pm -- Open / Pending

Sunday, December 11th 2016, 9am-6pm -- Open / Pending

***We will also offer a "CCW Refresher" on this class date also!

Additional 2016 dates are pending

The 2017 classes will not begin until after March 1st

1-Day CCW Classes (1002-12A)

This is the 12-Hour Full Safety & CCW Course

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Additional Course Dates are pending to be scheduled

2-Day CCW Classes -- (Class Option 2)

Generally, we offer 2-day CCW courses in winter months

This can be presented as either, the 8-Hr or 12-Hr class, broken into 2-days

Additional 2-day CCW classes are pending being scheduled

We can conduct a 2-day CCW class with at least 4 students

To inquire about 2-day Courses, please contact our office

3-Day CCW Classes -- (Class Option 3)

Do currently do not have any 3-day CCW classes scheduled

This is the 12-Hour course (1002-12A), broken into 3-days

We can conduct a 3-day CCW class with at least 4 students

To inquire about 3-day Courses, please contact our office

NRA Basic Pistol Course

Available on any date which we conduct a Concealed Carry Course that includes the NRA course portion. Please contact our office to register separately for this class, as this class is offered at a reduced rate if takes separately from a Concealed Carry Course.

CCW Refresher/Requalification -- (1003)

We can conduct Ohio CCW Requalification/Refresher on any date that we are holding a full CCW course. (Course time is for Range Requalification with any Ohio CCW Law updates as needed, approx 4-hrs total)

Personal Protection Inside & Outside The Home (PPI&OTH)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

CCW What If's & Legal Issues (Module #2)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

CCW 101 (What you NEED To Know Before You Carry))

Additional Dates To Be Announced

CCW Fundamentals & Skill Builders

Additional Dates To Be Announced

CCW for Vehicle Counter Ambush

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Womens EDC Firearm Course

Additional Dates To Be Announced

CCW Holsters 101

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Survival Mindset: Keep it together to keep alive

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Every Day Carry & Engagement

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Advanced Handgun & Tactical Handgun

Additional Dates To Be Announced

These courses are offered back-to-back weekends

Force-On-Force (Level #1 & Level #2)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

These courses are offered back-to-back weekends

Tactical Response To A Situation

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Advanced Tactical Long Gun (Module #1 & #2)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

These courses are offered back-to-back on weekends

Long Gun Tactical Accessories

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Edged & Inpact Weapons

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Tactical Revolver for EDC

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Less-Lethal Force Defensive Tactics (Level #1 - Basic)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Less-Lethal Force Defensive Tactics (Level #1A - Aerosol)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Less-Lethal Force Defensive Tactics (Level #1B - Baton)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Less-Lethal Force Defensive Tactics (Level #2 - Shotgun)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Less-Lethal Shotgun (Stand-Alone Course)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Less-Lethal Defensive Tactics (Level #3 - TASER & MACE)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

TASER Course (Stand-Alone Course)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Crossbow Basics & Crossbow as a Weapon System

Additional Dates To Be Announced

These courses are offered back-to-back on weekends

This course was a hit, prior to deer hunting season!

Airgun Basics 101

Additional Dates To Be Announced

Build Your Own Bug Out Bag (Modules #1 & #2)

(On-Demand)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

These courses are offered back-to-back on weekends

Handgun & Crossbow Fun Shoots (Levels #1, #2 & #3)

Additional Dates To Be Announced

*Please check back often for any updates to the class dates/times and postings of additional upcoming classes. -Last Updated: 011/19/16- ***Added Additional Upcoming Course Dates ***

Class Status:

Open - Class is open for student enrollment, Please call our office to register for class

Closed - Class Is closed for registration, No additional students are being accepted

Full - Class is full and not accepting additional students for the scheduled course date

We have 3 seperate facilities, please be sure to arrive at the correct facility where the course is being conducted. Also, please be aware that our Shooting Ranges are outdoor, open-air ranges, and we will shoot rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. Additionally, our shooting ranges are NOT open to the general public to shoot on, our shooting ranges are only open to students during courses and for private class sessions by appointment.

Class Prices:(Please mention if you visited our website when signing up for classes)

*Note: food/beverage (for LUNCH) are not included in our 2-day or 3-day class

3-Day CCW Course Prices

Class Option 3 -- Level 1 = 3-Day Class, All Inclusive is $250

Class Option 3 -- Level 2 = 3-Day Class, Semi Inclusive is $225

Class Option 3 -- Level 3 = 3-Day Class, Basic Inclusive is $-N/A-

Course Payment Options

You may pay only the initial student deposit for the course via the mail-in form and include a check for your payment of the deposit, remaining balance will be due in CASH at the door on date of course

You may pay only the initial student deposit for the course via the "Pay Now" button below. Note: Pre-course registeration form is still required to be filled out and mailed to our facility with this method.

You may pay the full balance for the course via the mail-in form and include a check for your payment of the total course costs

You may pay the full balance for the course via the "Buy Now" button below. Please Note: Pre-course registeration form is still required to be filled out and mailed to our facility with this method.

Regardless of payment option, please be aware that we must receive a pre-course registration form prior to the course date along with your payment (deposit or fully paid)

If you have any discount to be applied, please ONLY pay your initial student deposit online or you may mail a check with your depost or the full payment, as we can not process "in-full" payments online that have a discount to be applied to the balance

If you make an online payment or pay with credit card, there will be an "Admin Fee" in addition to course cost; the "Admin Fee" does NOT count towads course cost

Advanced/Speciality courses require the student to provide their own firearm & ammunition for the course, however if the student is unable to locate available ammunition for purchase, we may be able to offer sales of ammunition to the student for enough to complete the course which they are attending

There are NO "hidden" charges for our classes!

We do NOT charge "extra" for student materials, NRA book, handouts, safety equipment, use of firing range or anything else! Course fee covers all this. Watch out for courses/instructors who charge you seperately for each of these items and student course materials/books

Method of payments accepted: Cash Only when paying at the door, personal checks are ONLY accepted for deposits when received 7-days or more PRIOR to the scheduled course start date to attend.

When mailing in your deposit for class, please be sure to complete and include the following Course Pre-Registration Form along with your deposit payment. Deposit payments sent via mail must be received at least 7-days PRIOR to the scheduled start date of the class which you are registering to attend in order to secure your seat & class materials.

We offer a discount for payment with CASH, accordingly the prices shown are our "Cash Discounted Rate" if you prefer to pay with credit card, class rate will include a non-refundable "Admin Fee" that does not count towards any course cost(s).

We can match "some" class rates of other instructors "if" the student mentions it at the time of registration for our class AND the student MUST bring a printed flyer/advertisement from the other course that shows the course price. If the student doesn't bring the flyer/ad then we will not be able to price match and the student will be charged the regular rate to attend class

Special Notices & Updates:

We are pleased to announce that we are proceeding forward with our plans to design and build our own advanced tactical training facility. This will better allow us to streamline our operations and allow for additional advanced firearms training course options, such as to include physical facilities, such as a "shoot house" and "vehicle shoot" among many more features. We are excited, as this will be the first advanced firearms training facility in the Central Ohio Area that would offer such physical facilities. Please be patient, as we have just launched our initial phase of this new venture and we do not yet have an estimated date of when this facility would be opening. Additionally, we hope to offer club memberships to our pistol/rifle range lanes for private member use. We will post any updates regarding this venture as me move forward, and we ask that you please do not yet contact us with any questions regarding this, as we are not currently at liberty to release any additional information at this time. Again, we will post updates as needed.

A note about children and our courses: We do allow children (ages 5-18) to attend our "Basic Firearms Courses" as a paid student, however we do NOT allow any childres to "sit in" on our classes. We want to ensure the safety of firearms and instruct children in the proper and safe handeling of firearms. Children and a parent must be registered as a paid student for the class (Children Rates: $25/each) and are expected to behave appropriately. Should a child become/cause a distraction during any course, then the child and parent will be asked to leave, so to ensure that the course can continue without distraction and to ensure safety of all students. As a firearms training facility, we must ensure that our courses are conducted without interuption and/or distraction. Childres are NOT permitted to be present at any courses aside from "Basic Firearms Courses", which the child is also a registered student in the course, along with their parent/gaurdian

*Notice to Students not seeking to obtain an Ohio or another state CCW/CHL License: You can attend only the NRA Basic Pistol Course, if you so desire, at the NRA Basic Pistol Course Cost, since you are only sitting for the 8-hour NRA class portion only, but should a student decide to stay for the CCW class, then the student would be responsible to pay for the additional CCW class also. We do offer the NRA Basic Pistol Course as it's own "standalone course" at a seperate cost from the Concealed Carry Course (CCW Class). We teach the NRA Basic Pistol Course on all dates that we hold a CCW COurse, and is the first 8-hours of instruction of the day.

Students who are seeking to obtain an Ohio CCW Permit or a CCW/CHL Permit from another state MUST attend BOTH the NRA Basic Pistol Course AND the Ohio CCW Class, in order to satasify the training and education requirements as outlined in the ORC and/or other state(s) statute. Our certificates for training are currently vaild to apply for a CCW/CHL permit in the following states: Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada (Churchill County)

Notice to ALL perspective students:

In NO way, does completion of any of our classes guarantee that a student wil receive a CCW license, nor does completion of any of our classes authorize, empower, allow or otherwise permit any student to carry a concealed firearm, without first obtaining a CCW/CHL license from this or any other state. We do NOT allow persons (except Law Enforcement) to "sit-in" and watch/observe class while their spouse/friend attends the course. We only allow paying students to be within the classroom during our courses.

"If you don't like or feel comfortable with or around guns, that is your right, but remember this: When someone breaks into your home late at night, who do you call? A: The police,...which is a person WITH A GUN!"

*Registration prior to class is strongly suggested to ensure that you will have a seat and materials for the class, however, we can accept students (with full class payment) at the door the day of class, if there are still open spots in the class. Pre-registration forms CAN be scanned and emailed to our facility, however, we will still need the original signed copy to be brought with you the day of class. Walk-in students will not receive their certificate the same day, if it is a 1-day course, it will be mailed instead. Walk-In MUST pay CASH at the door. Walk-In students are subject to seat availability for the class and seating is not guaranteed for any Walk-In students, also subject to Instructors sole descretion.

For Immediate Release: The Smith & Wesson, M&P Shield series handguns have a recall for their trigger "drop safety" mechanism. Please watch this YouTube video and visit the Smith & Wesson website for additional details on how to determine if your M&P Shield series handgun suffers from this safety issue. M&P Safety Recall - YouTube VideoM&P Shield Safety Alert

For Immediate Release: Walther/Smith & Wesson Model P22 -- The P22 is becoming known to have a failure of the slide due to the material and production (casting) process of the slide. This typically results when the firearm has shot approx 4,000+ rounds. Currently (as of 1/21/14) the manufacrure is replacing the slide free of charge. Additionally, they have NOT YET placed a recall on the P22 due to the problem because they have not yet received enough reports of this issue to warrent a recall to be issued. So, please use caution when shooting a P22, especially as the firearm nears the 4,000+ fired rounds, as this failure may occur. If you experience this failure, please contact the manufacture for warranty replacement. Also, please know that the firearm only has a 1-year factory warranty, BUT they ARE replacing the slide due to this failure free of charge (less S&H costs)

Accordingly, our facility will NOT permit any student to use a Walther/S&W model P22 in any course, due to this safety issue.

*We do NOT allow the use of any model of Hi-Point brand handgun in any of our courses, due to quality of manufacture issues, such as demonstraited in the picture below, where the firearm failed while being fired.

We will post any additional safety & recall information here, as we become aware of it. Postings here are made as a "good faith" public safety notices only

Additional Info, Legal and Other Notices:

Prices shown are per person rates. Classes require a $50 minimum deposit to secure the students' seat in the class. This security deposit is NOT refundable once we have registered the student for class. Remaining balance must be paid in full by/at the start of the class or student will not be eligable to sit for the class. We can accept personal check for payment of the deposit ONLY if the deposit is received in our office for processing At Least 7-days PRIOR to the class date, we do NOT accept checks for ANY payments made at the door for remaining class fees, Cash Only is accepted at the door for remaining course balances.We do NOT combine multiple discounts, only 1 discount per student.

**NO REFUNDS ON STUDENT REGISTRATION SECURITY DEPOSITS**

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**NO REFUNDS ON ADMINISTRATIVE (ADMIN) FEES**

**UPDATED TERMS and CONDITIONS of this facility as Updated as set into effect on 10/8/13**

Student Deposit: Please note that we REQUIRE a non-refundable deposit for registration. This initial student security deposit amount of $50 is required to register the student for their seat in class and this fee is NOT refundable once the student has registered for a course. If a student does not attend a course (for whatever reason), fails a course, fails a retest for a course, is dismissed from a course or for any other reason not listed nor not limited to herein, the student shall not be eligible for compensation in any form for any portion of the students security deposit.

Cancellations: If a student is canceling their registration to attend a course, such cancellation shall be made either in writing or via verbal communication with the Instructor for the course either via actual verbal conversation with the Instructor or via a voicemail message and at-least 24-hours PRIOR to the scheduled start time of the course for which the student is registered to attend. Any cancellations shall also be in compliance with any/all other portion(s) of these terms and conditions as set forth herein and where applicable.

Rescheduling: If a class is rescheduled (for any reason), the student deposit and any additional amounts paid by the student toward their course fees, will be applied towards the next course date which the student schedules to attend. The student will have up to 1-year to schedule a date to attend the course for which they originally had registered for. If the student is unable to attend or chooses not to attend any upcoming course dates, then the student will be eligible to file to receive a refund for any course fees that the student have paid above the initial student security deposit amount. If the student contacts the Instructor for the course at least 24-hours PRIOR to the scheduled start time of the course, then the student will be eligible to have any course fees that the student has already paid above the initial security deposit for the course, plus the initial security deposit, be transferred towards rescheduling to attend the course at a later date. If the student contacts the Instructor for the course less than 24-hours prior to the scheduled start time of the course, then the student security deposit will be forfeited and any course fees that the student has already paid above the initial security deposit for the course will also be forfeited with NO refunds as the student will not be eligible for a refund of any course fees. Please be aware that the initial student security deposit of $50 is NON-refundable and NO refunds are given for the student initial security deposit.

No-Call/No-Shows: If a student is a "no-show" for the course which the student is registered and the student has failed to make contact with the Instructor of the course, then the student security deposit and any course fees paid above the initial security deposit for the course will also be forfeited with NO refunds as the student will not be eligible for a refund of any course fees for a “No-Call/No-Show”. If the student has made an attempt to contact the Instructor for the course at least 24-hours PRIOR to the scheduled start time of the course, then the student will be eligible to have any course fees that the student has already paid above the initial security deposit for the course, plus the initial security deposit, be transferred towards rescheduling to attend the course at a later date. If the student contacts the Instructor for the course less than 24-hours prior to the scheduled start time of the course, then the student security deposit will be forfeited and any course fees that the student has already paid above the initial security deposit for the course will also be forfeited with NO refunds as the student will not be eligible for a refund of any course fees. Again, please be aware that the initial student security deposit of $50 is NON-refundable and NO refunds are given for the student initial security deposit.

Attempting to avoid forfeiture of payment of course fees and/or student security deposit for a course: If a student registers to attend a course and has submitted their course pre-registration form and made payment of their student security deposit (and/or any course fees above and beyond the initial student security deposit) and the student then chooses to cancel their attendance for the course, please be aware that the student security deposit is NON-refundable. If a student does cancel attendance at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled start time of the course and the student has/may reschedule to attend the course at a later date and the student then chooses to cancel their attendance and/or registration for any rescheduled course date, then any amounts paid for the course that are paid above the initial security deposit for the course may be eligible for refund if the student has complied with all terms herein, but the initial security deposit will NOT be eligible for refund. If it is found (at the sole discretion of Southwest Firearms Academy) that a student is attempting to circumvent any of these terms, then any course fees paid above the initial security deposit for the course may be held for an unlimited amount of time and no refund may be made, until and at the sole discretion of Southwest Firearms Academy and the student hereby agrees to this and these terms by submitting their registration for a course and payment of the initial student security deposit for the course which the student is registering to attend.

Refunds: If a student files a written request for a refund for any course fees paid above the initial security deposit for the course and the student is eligible to receive a refund, then such request will be processed and a refund for any course fees paid above the initial security deposit for the course will be issued to the student at a date of at least two (2) weeks after the scheduled start date of the course for which the student was scheduled to attend. If the student paid for their course via online payment (PayPal), then the student may receive their refund for any course fees paid above the initial security deposit for the course, to be made via the same method which the student originally used, such as through PayPal. If the student made their original payment method via check or cash, then the refund for any course fees paid above the initial security deposit for the course, will be made via check or money order. If the student used a credit card for payment by having a “card present swiped” transaction (non-PayPal) then the refund for any course fees paid above the initial security deposit for the course, may be refunded back to the original credit card used. Please note that the initial security deposit AND any Administrative fees are non-refundable and NO refunds will be given for any administrative fees, nor for the initial student security deposit amount.

Administrative Fees: Please be aware that we may charge certain administrative (“admin fees”) fees for courses or for other reasons. If the student is charged an administrative fee, please be aware that the amount of the administrative fee is in addition to and above the course cost fees and any administrative fee charges shall not be considered part of a course fee nor count towards any course fees nor towards any student deposit amount. Also, please be advised that any administrative fees that are charged to a student are NON-refundable and NO refunds will be made for any administrative fee amount charged to a student. Administrative fees are non-negotiable and are NON-refundable.

Dismissal: If a student is dismissed form a course, for any reason, to include (but NOT limited to): failure to comply with the lawful order and/or instruction of: any Instructor of Southwest Firearms Academy, any Range Safety Officer and/or any other representative or agent of Southwest Firearms Academy, to include (but not limited to) any request and/or order to: Cease and Desist, Leave the premises and/or property, to discontinue any handling and/or other contact with any firearm and/or ammunition, and/or for violation of any safety procedures/rules and/or other violation of any course code of conduct, and/or for any display of any attitude deeded (at the sole discretion of the Instructor of the course) that is not appropriate nor conducive to the safe handling and/or operation of a firearm, for any reason, shall immediately result in forfeiture of ALL course costs and forfeiture of the student security deposit. If a student is dismissed form a course, the student shall NOT be eligible to file to receive any refund of any course costs, fees nor any other refund nor compensation for any reason whatsoever. If and at the sole discretion of the Instructor of the course, if the student is permitted to reregister to re-attend the course, or any other course, the student shall agree to comply with all terms and conditions as set forth by this facility, Southwest Firearms Academy, and the student shall be legally bound by such terms.

Course Failure: If a student fails a course for which they are in attendance, to include, but not limited to: failure of any written test, failure of any physical demonstration by performance testing, failure of any psychomotor testing, and/or for failure due to displaying an attitude that at the sole discretion of the Instructor for the course deems unacceptable/uncondusive to the safe use and/or operation of any firearm, then the student may, be eligible to “retest” for the course in an attempt to “pass” the course upon completion of any “retesting” and/or other requirements as set forth to be completed by the student in order to be eligible to retest. In the case of the student having displayed any attitude that at the sole discretion of the Instructor for the course deems unacceptable/uncondusive to the safe use and/or operation of any firearm, then the student may or may not be permitted to “retest” and/or complete the course and shall be handled at the sole discretion of the Instructor for the course and in compliance with any and all terms of the course and as set forth herein. If a student is eligible to “retest” then such shall be handled as in accordance with the terms outlined under the “retesting” section below.

Retesting: If a student is eligible and permitted to “retest” in order to satisfy such requirements for the course for which they are in attendance, then the student shall comply and successfully complete any/all additional requirements for which the Instructor has set out that the student must successfully complete in order to be eligible to retest. Additionally, any such additional requirements as set forth by the Instructor may include additional tutoring/coaching and/or private one-on-one instruction. Also, be aware, that any of these additional requirements as set forth, may and at the sole discretion of the Instructor, incur additional costs for completion and/or for attempting to complete these requirements, such as for charges for any additional and supplemental tutoring/coaching and/or private one-on-one instruction for which the Instructor may charge at an hourly or prearranged and agreed upon set fee which may be discussed and agreed upon between the student and the Instructor, in order to attempt for completion of such additional requirements in order to be eligible for “retesting” Additionally, there may be an additional fee for the actual “retesting” to be conducted, if such retesting is resulting form the students failure to meet certain outlines requirements of the course.

Tutoring/Coaching: If a student requires any additional/supplemental coaching, tutoring and/or one-on-one private instruction, such services may incur and be charged to the student at a rate which is in addition and not included in the initial course costs and such would require the student to remit payment for such additional/supplemental services which are provided to the student by the Instructor and at any such agreed upon rates as set forth between the student and the Instructor.

Retaking a Course: If a student is required to “retake” a course, whether due to failure of a course, dismissal from a course, failure to complete a course and/or for any other reason, then the student shall be required to register to attend such “retake of the course” and shall require the student to pay a new security deposit towards the “retake course” and shall require the student to pay for any/all course fees and/or any other related fees associated with registration for such “retaking” of a course.

Firearm Rental Fees: If a student chooses to use a firearm of this facility, then the student may incur a “rental fee” for such usage and towards the maintenance and/or cleaning of said firearm for which the student uses. Such fees are at and set by the sole discretion of the Instructor of the course and/or the Instructor whom owns the firearm for which the student is renting from. Such fees for the rental of a firearm are considered NON-refundable and No refunds shall be issued for any firearm rental fees which are paid by the student, if the student has actually exercised any physical control over and/or any actual constructive usage of the firearm in accordance with attendance and participation of any course.

Ammunition Usage Fees: If a student chooses to use a firearm of this facility, then the student shall be bound and hereby accepts to ONLY use ammunition provided by this facility and/or by the Instructor whom owns the firearm. If the student uses such ammunition which is provided by this facility and/or by any Instructor, then the student shall agree and be bound and held responsible to pay for any costs for which the student incurs charges for the actual usage of such ammunition for the firearm for which the student is renting from this facility and/or Instructor. Such charges that are incurred by the student may be in addition to any course fees and are the full responsibility of the student to remit payment in full for such ammunition usage and at such a rate as set forth by and at the sole discretion of this facility and/or by the Instructor whom had provided such ammunition to the student.

Student Materials: If a student has their course fees forfeited for any reason and/or is dismissed from a course for any reason, the student shall have their student materials for the course forfeited and the student shall not be eligible for any refund nor any compensation for any course fees nor any portion of the student materials. The course materials shall be seized as property of this facility under the terms that if the student has been discharged from the course it shall be held that the student is NOT entitled to possession of the student materials for the course due to the students failure to successfully complete the course in accordance with any and all terms and conditions outlined herein and/or in accordance with any course code of conduct. If the student is discharged and dismissed from the course, the student shall immediately relinquish possession of any and all course materials and any and all student materials upon the lawful order and/or request of the Instructor to do so.

We do NOT permit ANY student to attend/participate in ANY of our courses, if: the potential student is a, Felon, is prohibited from having actual possession of a firearm, is addicted to, and/or under the influence of: Alcohol, Recreational Drugs and/or Drugs of Abuse, any Prescription Drug that can/may interfere with the student's ability to safely handle/operate a firearm. Any student who violates this policy will immediately be discharged and dismissed from the course for which they are registered and/or in attendance for, without refund, no exceptions, and at the sole description of the Instructor(s) action to do so. Students are expected to comply with all rules and code of conduct of the course. Students are expected to comply with all rules and code of conduct (HERE)while in any course.

By pre-registering for class, the student hereby agrees to these terms and conditions as set forth herein. Any refunds (excluding the NON-refundable student security deposit for course registration) will be made after 2-weeks of the date of the course for which the student was originally scheduled to attend. A student’s registration for any course and/or payment of the student security deposit for a course constitutes the students express agreement to these terms and conditions and is a contractual binding agreement herein of these herein said terms and conditions between the student and our facility, SouthwestFirearmsAcademy.

Due to local, state and federal laws, we are not able to provide firearms training to ANYONE whom is a convicted felon. We can ONLY provide "basic" firearms safety training (either in a group or one-on-one setting) to anyone whom is not a citizen of the United States. If you are not a citizen of the USA, then we are limited to ONLY providing basic firearms safety training and education and anyone whom is NOT a citizen of the USA is NOT permitted to attend any of our other course offerings, other than our basic firearms safety courses or private class. Students registering to attend any of our course offerings may be required to provide positive proof of US citizenship status.

We support the 2nd Amendment right of the people to keep and bear arms!

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